Motorcycle
By setting a detachable auxiliary fuel tank on the rear frame of the motorcycle and using a pipe group and connectors to form a stable support structure, the problem of the auxiliary fuel tank occupying space is solved, and a better riding experience and fuel storage capacity are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422661239.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing motorcycle auxiliary fuel tanks are usually installed near the main fuel tank, which takes up a large space and affects riding.
A motorcycle is designed in which an auxiliary fuel tank is detachably connected to a mounting position on a rear frame. The mounting position is away from the riding area, and a stable support structure is formed by a pipe group and connectors to avoid occupying riding space.
It effectively reduces the impact of the auxiliary fuel tank on riding, improves the motorcycle's storage space and fuel carrying capacity, and at the same time ensures driving stability and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a motorcycle. Background Art
[0002] A motorcycle auxiliary fuel tank, also known as a reserve fuel tank, is an auxiliary fuel storage device primarily used to extend a motorcycle's range, particularly during long rides or in remote areas where gas stations are difficult to find. The auxiliary fuel tank is connected to the main fuel tank via a pipe. It has an independent fuel supply and ventilation system to ensure a smooth flow of fuel to the engine. In related art, the auxiliary fuel tank is typically placed near the main tank, resulting in the combined main and auxiliary tanks taking up a large amount of space and hindering riding comfort. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, the present application provides a motorcycle equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank that has little impact on riding.
[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a motorcycle comprising a frame, a running assembly, a power assembly, a body covering, and an oil supply assembly, wherein the frame comprises a front frame and a rear frame arranged behind the front frame, the running assembly is at least partially located below the frame, the power assembly is supported by the frame and is transmission-connected to the running assembly, and the body covering at least partially covers the frame. The oil supply assembly comprises a main fuel tank, which is mounted on the front frame and is used to supply fuel to the power assembly. The motorcycle has a riding area, which is located at the connection between the front frame and the rear frame along the length of the frame; the rear frame comprises a rear frame body, and a mounting position is provided on at least one of the left and right sides of the rear frame body, and the mounting position is arranged behind the riding area; the oil supply assembly further comprises at least one auxiliary fuel tank, which corresponds one-to-one to the mounting position, and the auxiliary fuel tank can be detachably connected to a corresponding mounting position.
[0005] Optionally, a plane perpendicular to the width direction of the frame and passing through the center of the frame width is defined as a longitudinal plane; a pipe group is provided on the mounting position, the pipe group includes a support pipe, and the auxiliary fuel tank is provided with a pipe groove, the pipe groove is provided on the side wall of the auxiliary fuel tank facing the longitudinal plane, and the support pipe is at least partially provided in the pipe groove to limit the auxiliary fuel tank.
[0006] Optionally, mounting positions are provided on both sides of the rear frame, and an auxiliary fuel tank can be detachably connected to each mounting position. A first avoidance groove is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary fuel tank, and the pipe group includes a side box connector. Along the length direction of the frame, the side box connector is provided behind the support tube, and the side box connector is at least partially located in the first avoidance groove.
[0007] Optionally, the pipe group also includes a cross tube basically arranged along the length direction of the frame, a second mounting column is provided at the bottom of the cross tube, the auxiliary fuel tank includes a second connecting portion, and the oil supply assembly also includes a second connecting member, the second connecting member passes through the second connecting portion and presses the second connecting portion against the second mounting column.
[0008] Optionally, the pipe group also includes an oblique tube basically arranged along the length direction of the frame, the oblique tube is arranged below the cross tube, the support tube is arranged between the cross tube and the oblique tube, and connects the cross tube and the oblique tube; the oblique tube is provided with a third mounting plate, the auxiliary oil tank includes a third connecting part, the third connecting part is located below the second connecting part, and the oil supply assembly also includes a third connecting member, the third connecting member passes through the third connecting part, and presses the third connecting part to the third mounting plate.
[0009] Optionally, the rear frame also includes a rear box seat and a rear box pipe, the rear box seat is arranged at the rear end of the rear frame, and the rear box seat is connected to the rear box pipe; the pipe group also includes a connecting pipe, which connects the rear box pipe and the cross pipe; the auxiliary fuel tank is provided with a second avoidance groove, the second avoidance groove is arranged at the top of the auxiliary fuel tank, and the connecting pipe is at least partially located in the second avoidance groove.
[0010] Optionally, a first mounting column is provided on the side of the rear box seat away from the longitudinal plane along the width direction of the frame; the auxiliary fuel tank includes a first connecting portion, and the oil supply assembly also includes a first connecting member, the first connecting member passes through the first connecting portion and presses the first connecting portion against the first mounting column.
[0011] Optionally, the power assembly includes a carbon canister and a fuel tank exhaust pipe, and the fuel tank exhaust pipe is connected to the carbon canister; an overflow valve is provided on the side of the auxiliary fuel tank, and the overflow valve is connected to the carbon canister through the fuel tank exhaust pipe.
[0012] Optionally, the overflow valve is located at the highest position of the auxiliary tank.
[0013] Optionally, an oil pipe is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary oil tank, and the oil supply assembly further includes a parallel connector. The oil pipe at the bottom of each auxiliary oil tank is connected to the parallel connector, and the parallel connector is used to connect to the main oil tank.
[0014] In the motorcycle of the embodiment of the present application, a mounting position is provided on at least one of the left and right sides of the rear frame. Along the length direction of the frame, the driving area is located at the connection between the front frame and the rear frame, and the mounting position is provided behind the driving area. At least one auxiliary fuel tank is detachably connected to each mounting position, so that the installation position of the auxiliary fuel tank is rearward and away from the driving area, and will not interfere with various parts of the rider's body, which is conducive to reducing the impact of riding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a motorcycle in one embodiment of the present application.
[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship between the frame, seat and auxiliary fuel tank in one embodiment of the present application.
[0017] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship of the auxiliary fuel tank, the fuel tank exhaust pipe, and the fuel pipe in one embodiment of the present application.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship of the auxiliary fuel tank, the fuel tank exhaust pipe, and the fuel pipe from another perspective in one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.
[0020] It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a centrally arranged element at the same time. When an element is considered to be "set on" another element, it may be directly set on the other element or there may be a centrally arranged element at the same time. In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between the two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.
[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the accompanying drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.
[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first," "second," etc. are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly indicate the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0023] References to "embodiments" herein mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of such phrases in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. The various embodiments of the present application may be combined with each other unless there is a conflict.
[0024] It should be noted that the thickness, length, width and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of the present application shown in the drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width and other dimensions of the integrated device are only exemplary and should not constitute any limitation to the present application.
[0025] The following describes some embodiments of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless there is a conflict, the features in the following embodiments and examples can be combined with each other.
[0026] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present application provides a motorcycle 100, which includes a frame 11, a running assembly 12, a power assembly 13 and a body cover 14. The power assembly 13 is at least partially disposed on and supported by the frame 11, and the body cover 14 is also at least partially disposed on the frame 11, and the body cover 14 at least partially covers the power assembly 13 to provide protection for the power assembly 13.
[0027] The traveling assembly 12 includes a front traveling wheel 121 provided in front of the motorcycle 100 and a rear traveling wheel 122 provided at the rear of the motorcycle 100 , and the front traveling wheel 121 and the rear traveling wheel 122 are respectively rotatably connected to the frame 11 .
[0028] Furthermore, the motorcycle 100 further includes a front suspension assembly 16 and a rear suspension assembly 17 . The front suspension assembly 16 is used to connect the front running wheel 121 to the frame 11 , and the rear suspension assembly 17 is used to connect the rear running wheel 122 to the frame 11 .
[0029] To facilitate the description of the technical solutions in this application, the front, rear, left, right, up, and down directions are defined as shown in the figure. Among them, the front and rear direction refers to the length direction of the frame 11, the left and right direction refers to the width direction of the frame 11, and the up and down direction refers to the height direction of the frame 11.
[0030] In some embodiments, the frame 11 includes a front frame 111 and a rear frame 112, and the rear frame 112 is arranged behind the front frame 111. The body cover 14 includes a seat cushion 141, and the seat cushion 141 is installed above the rear frame 112. The motorcycle 100 has a riding area 1411, which is located at the connection between the front frame 111 and the rear frame 112. The connection between the front frame 111 and the rear frame 112 refers to the area near the connection. Specifically, the concave area of the front part of the seat cushion 141 is the riding area 1411 of the motorcycle 100, and the area of the rear part of the seat cushion 141 that extends obliquely backward and upward is the sitting area 1412 of the motorcycle 100. The front frame 111 and the rear frame 112 are separated by the riding area 1411 of the motorcycle 100. The front frame 111 is basically located in front of and below the driving area 1411 , and the rear frame 112 is basically located in the rear of and below the driving area 1411 .
[0031] In some embodiments, the fuel supply assembly 15 includes a main fuel tank 151, which is mounted on the front frame 111 and is used to supply fuel to the power assembly 13. Main fuel tank 151 is mounted on the front frame 111 in a position that facilitates the distribution of the center of gravity of the motorcycle 100, thereby ensuring driving stability. The primary function of main fuel tank 151 is to supply fuel to the power assembly 13, ensuring normal engine operation.
[0032] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the rear frame 112 includes a rear frame body 1121, a rear box seat 1122 and two rear box tubes 1123. The rear box seat 1122 is arranged at the rear end of the rear frame body 1121 and is fixedly connected to the rear frame body 1121.
[0033] In some embodiments, a plane perpendicular to the width direction of the frame 11 and passing through the width center of the frame 11 is defined as a longitudinal plane S, and the left and right sides of the rear box seat 1122 are respectively connected to a rear box tube 1123, and the two rear box tubes 1123 are located on both sides of the longitudinal plane S. The end of each rear box tube 1123 away from the rear box seat 1122 is connected to the side of the rear frame body 1121.
[0034] In some embodiments, a mounting position is provided on at least one of the left and right sides of the rear frame 1121. The mounting position is provided behind the riding area 1411 and below each rear tank tube 1123. The fuel supply assembly 15 also includes auxiliary fuel tanks 152, which are mounted behind the riding area 1411. At least one auxiliary fuel tank 152 is detachably connected to each mounting position, thereby positioning the auxiliary fuel tanks 152 away from the riding area 1411, thereby minimizing the impact of the auxiliary fuel tanks 152 on the rider of the motorcycle 100.
[0035] In some embodiments, mounting locations are provided on both the left and right sides of the rear frame 1121 .
[0036] In some embodiments, the rear frame body 1121 is provided with a mounting position on the left side or the right side along the width direction of the vehicle frame 122 .
[0037] In some embodiments, the mounting locations are used to mount saddle bags to increase the storage space of the motorcycle 100 .
[0038] In other embodiments, the mounting position is used to install an auxiliary fuel tank 152 to improve the fuel carrying capacity of the motorcycle 100.
[0039] In some embodiments, an auxiliary fuel tank 152 can be detachably connected to the mounting positions of the rear frame 1121 on the left and right sides along the width direction of the frame 122, and the two auxiliary fuel tanks 152 are respectively arranged on both sides of the longitudinal plane S.
[0040] In some embodiments, the two auxiliary fuel tanks 152 are symmetrical about the longitudinal plane S.
[0041] In other embodiments, the installation positions and specific shapes of the two auxiliary fuel tanks 152 are slightly different due to the influence of the settings of other components.
[0042] In some embodiments, a tube group p1 is provided on each mounting position, and both tube groups p1 are fixedly connected to the rear box seat 1122 to form a stable support structure.
[0043] In some embodiments, the two tube groups p1 are symmetrically arranged about the longitudinal plane S. The following description will be made by taking the tube group p1 and the auxiliary fuel tank 152 located on the same side of the longitudinal plane S as an example.
[0044] Tube assembly p1 comprises a transverse tube p11, an oblique tube p12, and a support tube p13. These two tubes run essentially along the length of the vehicle frame 11, with the latter positioned below the transverse tube p11. The transverse tube p11 is essentially horizontal, while the oblique tube p12 slopes gradually upward from front to back. The rear ends of both tubes are fixedly connected to the rear box seat 1122. The support tube p13 is located between the transverse tube p11 and the oblique tube p12 and is fixedly connected to both tubes, forming a stable triangular support structure that enhances the structural stability of tube assembly p1.
[0045] In some embodiments, a plurality of support tubes p13 are provided, and the plurality of support tubes p13 are all located between the transverse tube p11 and the oblique tube p12 and fixedly connected to the transverse tube p11 and the oblique tube p12 to further improve the structural stability of the tube group p1.
[0046] In some embodiments, tube assembly p1 also includes a connecting tube p14, which is arranged substantially along the width of frame 11 and fixedly connected to the underside of cross tube p11. A rear box tube 1123, located on the same side of longitudinal plane S as rear box seat 1122, is connected to connecting tube p14 at its end, forming a stable triangular support structure between cross tube p11 and rear box seat 1122, thereby enhancing the stability of rear box seat 1122.
[0047] In some embodiments, the auxiliary fuel tank 152 is provided with a pipe groove 1521, and the support pipe p13 is at least partially arranged in the pipe groove 1521. The pipe groove 1521 forms a three-sided surrounding structure for the support pipe p13 to limit the auxiliary fuel tank 152, which is beneficial to improving the position stability of the auxiliary fuel tank 152.
[0048] In some embodiments, the pipe groove 1521 is disposed on a side wall of the auxiliary fuel tank 152 facing the longitudinal plane S.
[0049] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the pipe group p1 further includes a side box connector p15, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cross pipe p11 and located behind the support pipe p13. The side box connector p15 is used to install the side box.
[0050] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, a first avoidance groove 1522 is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary fuel tank 152, and the side box connector p15 is at least partially located in the first avoidance groove 1522, thereby playing a role of avoidance and improving the installation convenience of the auxiliary fuel tank 152.
[0051] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the power assembly 13 includes an engine (not shown) and an engine exhaust pipe 131 connected to the engine. The auxiliary fuel tank 152 located on the right side of the frame 11 is located above the engine exhaust pipe 131 and keeps a distance from the engine exhaust pipe 131 to improve the problem of the auxiliary fuel tank 152 being detonated due to excessive temperature, thereby improving the safety of the motorcycle 100.
[0052] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, a second avoidance groove 1523 is provided on the top of the auxiliary fuel tank 152, and the connecting pipe p14 is at least partially located in the second avoidance groove 1523, so that the position of the auxiliary fuel tank 152 can be determined through the second avoidance groove 1523, thereby facilitating the positioning and installation of the auxiliary fuel tank 152.
[0053] In some embodiments, a first mounting column 1122a is provided on the side of the rear box seat 1122 away from the longitudinal plane S along the width direction of the frame 11, the auxiliary fuel tank 152 includes a first connecting portion 1524, and the fuel supply assembly 15 also includes a first connecting member 154. The first connecting member 154 passes through the first connecting portion 1524 and presses the first connecting portion 1524 against the first mounting column 1122a, thereby fixing the first connecting portion 1524 to the first mounting column 1122a.
[0054] In some embodiments, a second mounting column p16 is provided at the bottom of the cross pipe p11, the auxiliary fuel tank 152 includes a second connecting portion 1525, and the fuel supply assembly 15 also includes a second connecting member 155. The second connecting member 155 passes through the second connecting portion 1525 and presses the second connecting member 155 against the second mounting column p16, thereby fixing the second connecting member 155 to the second mounting column p16.
[0055] In some embodiments, the inclined tube p12 is provided with a third mounting plate p17, the auxiliary oil tank 152 includes a third connecting portion 1526, the third connecting portion 1526 is located below the second connecting portion 1525, and the oil supply assembly 15 also includes a third connecting member 156, the third connecting member 156 passes through the third connecting portion 1526, and presses the third connecting portion 1526 to the third mounting plate p17, thereby fixing the third connecting portion 1526 to the third mounting plate p17.
[0056] In some embodiments, the first mounting column 1122a, the second mounting column p16, and the third mounting plate p17 together constitute a mounting position, which is used to install a side box or an auxiliary fuel tank, thereby increasing the storage space or fuel carrying capacity of the motorcycle 100, allowing the motorcycle 100 to flexibly choose whether to install an auxiliary fuel tank according to actual needs.
[0057] In some embodiments, the first connection portion 1524 , the second connection portion 1525 , and the third connection portion 1526 are respectively located at the front, rear, and bottom of the auxiliary tank 152 , so as to improve the installation stability of the auxiliary tank 152 after the auxiliary tank 152 is connected to the pipe group p1 .
[0058] In some embodiments, the power assembly 13 includes a carbon canister and a fuel tank exhaust pipe 158, which is connected to the carbon canister. A relief valve 157 is provided on the side of the auxiliary fuel tank 152, and the relief valve 157 is connected to the carbon canister of the motorcycle 100 through the fuel tank exhaust pipe 158.
[0059] Optionally, the overflow valve 157 is located at the highest position of the auxiliary oil tank 152 .
[0060] Optionally, the overflow valve 157 is located in the middle of the auxiliary oil tank 152 .
[0061] In some embodiments, an oil pipe 1527 is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary oil tank 152, and an oil pipe 1527 is also provided at the bottom of the auxiliary oil tank 152 on the other side of the longitudinal plane P. The oil supply assembly 15 also includes a parallel connector 159. The oil pipes 1527 on both sides of the longitudinal plane P are connected to the parallel connector 159. The parallel connector 159 is used to connect to the main oil tank 151 for replenishing fuel to the main oil tank.
[0062] In addition, those skilled in the art can make various other corresponding changes and modifications based on the technical concept of this application, and all these changes and modifications should fall within the scope of protection of the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A motorcycle comprising: A vehicle frame, the vehicle frame comprising a front frame and a rear frame arranged behind the front frame; a traveling assembly, wherein the traveling assembly is at least partially located below the vehicle frame; A power assembly, the power assembly being supported by the frame and being transmission-connected to the travel assembly; a body covering, the body covering at least partially covering the vehicle frame; An oil supply assembly, the oil supply assembly comprising a main oil tank, the main oil tank being mounted on the front frame and being used to supply oil to the power assembly; It is characterized in that the motorcycle has a riding area, and along the length direction of the frame, the riding area is located at the connection between the front frame and the rear frame; the rear frame includes a rear frame body, and at least one of the left and right sides of the rear frame body is provided with a mounting position, and the mounting position is provided behind the riding area; the fuel supply assembly also includes at least one auxiliary fuel tank, the auxiliary fuel tank corresponds to the mounting position one by one, and the auxiliary fuel tank is detachably connected to a corresponding one of the mounting positions.
2. The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein: A plane perpendicular to the width direction of the frame and passing through the center of the frame width is defined as a longitudinal plane; a pipe group is provided on the mounting position, the pipe group includes a support pipe, the auxiliary fuel tank is provided with a pipe groove, the pipe groove is provided on the side wall of the auxiliary fuel tank facing the longitudinal plane, and the support pipe is at least partially provided in the pipe groove to limit the auxiliary fuel tank.
3. The motorcycle according to claim 2, wherein: The mounting positions are provided on both the left and right sides of the rear frame, and each of the mounting positions can be detachably connected to one of the auxiliary fuel tanks. A first avoidance groove is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary fuel tank, and the pipe group includes a side box connector. Along the length direction of the frame, the side box connector is provided behind the support tube, and the side box connector is at least partially located in the first avoidance groove.
4. The motorcycle according to claim 3, wherein: The pipe group also includes a cross tube basically arranged along the length direction of the frame, and a second mounting column is provided at the bottom of the cross tube. The auxiliary fuel tank includes a second connecting portion, and the oil supply assembly also includes a second connecting member, which passes through the second connecting portion and presses the second connecting portion against the second mounting column.
5. The motorcycle according to claim 4, wherein: The pipe group also includes an oblique tube basically arranged along the length direction of the frame, the oblique tube is arranged below the cross tube, the support tube is arranged between the cross tube and the oblique tube, and connects the cross tube and the oblique tube; the oblique tube is provided with a third mounting plate, the auxiliary oil tank includes a third connecting portion, the third connecting portion is located below the second connecting portion, and the oil supply assembly also includes a third connecting member, the third connecting member passes through the third connecting portion, and presses the third connecting portion against the third mounting plate.
6. The motorcycle according to claim 4, wherein: The rear frame also includes a rear box seat and a rear box pipe, wherein the rear box seat is arranged at the rear end of the rear frame body and is connected to the rear box pipe; the pipe group also includes a connecting pipe, which connects the rear box pipe and the cross pipe; the auxiliary fuel tank is provided with a second avoidance groove, which is arranged at the top of the auxiliary fuel tank, and the connecting pipe is at least partially located in the second avoidance groove.
7. The motorcycle according to claim 6, wherein: A first mounting column is provided on the side of the rear box seat away from the longitudinal plane along the width direction of the frame; the auxiliary fuel tank includes a first connecting portion, and the oil supply assembly also includes a first connecting member, which passes through the first connecting portion and presses the first connecting portion against the first mounting column.
8. The motorcycle according to claim 3, wherein: The power assembly includes a carbon canister and a fuel tank exhaust pipe, and the fuel tank exhaust pipe is connected to the carbon canister; a relief valve is provided on the side of the auxiliary fuel tank, and the relief valve is connected to the carbon canister through the fuel tank exhaust pipe.
9. The motorcycle according to claim 8, wherein: The overflow valve is located at the highest position of the auxiliary oil tank.
10. The motorcycle according to claim 3, wherein: An oil pipe is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary oil tank, and the oil supply assembly further includes a parallel joint. The oil pipe at the bottom of each auxiliary oil tank is connected to the parallel joint, and the parallel joint is used to connect to the main oil tank.